Jennifer Lopez drew criticism during the Wimbledon finals for wearing a large sun hat that some attendees and online users felt was inappropriate due to its size and the obstruction it caused.
The singer, 56, was seen at the prestigious tennis tournament in London with a notably large sun hat, intended to shield her from the sun. However, the accessory quickly became a point of contention, with social media users and some spectators deeming it inconsiderate to those seated behind her.
Comments on platforms like Twitter included remarks such as "this type of hat is inappropriate for such events! You should do your homework lady!" and "@JLo just so you know , with that hat , guests that paid a lot of money to be right there , can’t watch because you like to look good for Instagram." Some observers compared the hat's appearance to a "folded up cardboard box" or a "crumpled paper bag."
Conversely, other attendees and fans defended Lopez, noting that she eventually removed the hat during the match. Supporters on social media stated, "She took the hat off. People leave this woman alone" and "Big hat energy. JLo looks absolutely adorable!"
Lopez was later seen without the hat as she continued to enjoy the match.
The controversy surrounding Lopez's attire occurred during the Wimbledon men's singles final, where Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev to secure his second consecutive title. The event saw a significant presence of celebrities and public figures.
Among the notable attendees were Nicole Kidman, Dame Anna Wintour, Tess Daly and her daughter Phoebe, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Twiggy, Nicki Hilton, Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Sienna Miller, Marisa Abela, Raye, Tom Hiddleston, Andrew Garfield, Stephen Graham and his wife Hannah Walters, and Lily Collins. The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their children George and Charlotte, were also present in the Royal Box.